Metropolitan municipalities in Turkey

Four-day partial coronavirus curfew lifted

Turkey lifted a four-day curfew imposed in 15 provinces on May 15 midnight to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus which claimed 4,199 lives in the country.

Turkey has been imposing weekend curfews since April 11-12, however, the period was extended to four days this weekend to cover the May 19, an official holiday marking the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day.

Turkey extends 15-day travel ban in 15 major cities

Turkey officially extended a travel ban in 15 major cities for 15 more days due to the pandemic, according to Interior Ministry on May 19. 

In a statement, the ministry said the travel ban will continue between May 20 and June 3 and those who do not comply with the travel restrictions will be imposed administrative fines.

Turkey imposes 4-day curfew in 15 provinces amid pandemic

Turkey has imposed a four-day curfew in 15 provinces beginning on May 15 midnight in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus that has claimed 4,055 lives in the country.
Although the country usually declares curfew at the weekends, the period was extended to four days as May 19 is celebrated as an official holiday in the country.

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